Santa Maria weather and climate
Santa Maria weather and climate
Day
25 °C
Night
19 °C
Sea
22 °C
Precipitation
0 mm
in month
Rainy days
0 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
3 hours
average
Humidity
71 %
Day
25 °C
Night
19 °C
Sea
22 °C
Precipitation
0 mm
in month
Rainy days
0 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
3 hours
average
Humidity
71 %
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Weather overview for Santa Maria
Weather overview
Santa Maria (Cabo Verde) in general has a tropical climate. The day temperatures range from 24 °C (76 °F) in January to 29 °C (85 °F) in September. Temperatures during the night go from 18 °C (64 °F) in February to 23 °C (74 °F) in September. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 22 °C (71 °F) in February to 26 °C (79 °F) in October. The least rainy month in Santa Maria is June with its 0 days of rain, the rainiest month is September, when it rains 3 days.
January weather
The sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 23 °C (73 °F) in Santa Maria, while the minimum of the day temperature is observable, with its value of 24 °C (76 °F). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 18 °C (65 °F). The wind speed is on its maximum, with its value of 7. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, with its value of 2 hours. The minimum of the humidity is observable, with its value of 70 %.
February weather
The sea temperature is on its minimum, its value is 22 °C (71 °F) in Santa Maria, and the night temperature reaches its minimum as well, its value is 18 °C (64 °F). The dry season is taking place. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, the value of this measure is 3 hours.
March weather
The dry season continues in Santa Maria. The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, the value of this measure is 25 °C (77 °F). The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in this month.
April weather
The dry season is taking place in Santa Maria. The night temperature starts to rise, with its value of 19 °C (66 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed.
May weather
The day temperature rise's start could be observed, its value is 26 °C (78 °F) in Santa Maria, while the night temperature continues to rise, with its value being 20 °C (67 °F). The dry season is taking place. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent, with its value being 2 hours.
June weather
The minimum of the number of rainy days can be noticed, the value of this measure is 0 days in Santa Maria, and the minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed as well, with its value of 0 mm (0.00 in). The dry season continues. The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 20 °C (69 °F). The day length reaches its maximum in this month.
July weather
The beginning of the rise of the sea temperature could be noticed in Santa Maria, and the day temperature starts to rise too in July. The dry season is taking place in July. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed in July. The night temperature continues to rise, its value is 22 °C (71 °F).
August weather
The rise of the sea temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 26 °C (78 °F) in Santa Maria, and the day temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well. The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, its value is 1 day, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed as well, the value of this measure is 12 mm (0.47 in). The rise of the night temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 22 °C (72 °F). There is pending dry season.
September weather
The maximum of the day temperature can be noticed, with its value being 29 °C (85 °F) in Santa Maria, while the sea temperature continues to rise, with its value of 26 °C (79 °F). The number of rainy days is on its maximum, and the maximum of the rainfall amount is observable too in this month. The maximum of the night temperature can be noticed, with its value of 23 °C (74 °F). The maximum of the humidity is observable, with its value of 77 %.
October weather
The sea temperature is on its maximum, with its value being 26 °C (79 °F) in Santa Maria, while the day temperature starts to descent in this month. The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, and the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed as well, its value is 9 mm (0.37 in). The dry season is at its beginning in October. The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed, with its value of 4 hours.
November weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 27 °C (81 °F) in Santa Maria, while the sea temperature descent's start could be observed in November. The descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, the value of this measure is 2 mm (0.06 in). The night temperature descent's start could be observed, its value is 21 °C (70 °F). The dry season is taking place. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, with its value of 4 hours.
December weather
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value of 25 °C (77 °F) in Santa Maria, and the descent of the sea temperature can be observed as well, the value of this measure is 24 °C (75 °F). The descent of the night temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 20 °C (67 °F). The dry season continues. The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, with its value being 1 hour. The minimum of the day length is observable, with its value being 11 hours.
FAQs
Is January part of the dry season in Santa Maria?
Yes, there is a dry season in Santa Maria in January with just 1 day during the month being rainy.
How humid is Santa Maria in March?
In Santa Maria in March, expect humidity around 71 %.
How many hours of sun to expect in Santa Maria in April?
In April in Santa Maria, you can expect around 3 hours of sunshine.
What is the sea temperature in Santa Maria in May?
The sea will reach 22 °C (72 °F) in May in Santa Maria. This warm sea is nice for swimming, maybe cold for some, but most people can spend a long time in it.
What is the air temperature in Santa Maria in June at night?
The average night temperature in Santa Maria in June is 20 °C (69 °F). A very pleasant temperature for long evening walks, fun over a drink outside, or doing sports in the morning. If possible, look for a hotel with air conditioning.
Is July a good month to visit Santa Maria?
In July in Santa Maria, there are ideal conditions for a vacation. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 27 °C (81 °F). The seawater temperature reaches ideal 24 °C (75 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 22 °C (71 °F). There are only 0 days of rain in the whole month, so you can leave your umbrella at home.
Is August part of the wet season in Santa Maria?
No, there is no wet season in Santa Maria in August - you can expect 1 day of rain during the month.
How windy is Santa Maria in September?
An average wind scale that can be expected in Santa Maria in September is 5.
What is the temperature in Santa Maria during the day in October?
The average daily temperature in October in Santa Maria is 28 °C (83 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is it hot in November in Santa Maria?
In Santa Maria in November, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in Santa Maria in December?
There are 0 days, which are rainy in Santa Maria in December, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 0.1 days of the week, or in general - 1 % days.